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Citizen Reporter India (CRI) is led by its founder and owner, Pir Azhar-u-Din, who established the platform to amplify the voices of underserved communities and bridge the gap between the public and the administration.

Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 Held in Kupwara

Kupwara, 03 September 2026: The Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 was conducted today at Roshan Mustaqbil, Kupwara, bringing together the District Administration, homestay owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, hospitality experts and representatives of the hotel industry to strengthen community-led tourism in North Kashmir. The Conclave adopted a practical, hands-on approach, with interactive sessions on hospitality standards, guest…

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CoF North conducts field inspections and reviews development works and strategic Road Projects in Kupwara

  Kupwara: Conservator of Forests, North Circle Sopore, Shri Irfan Ali Shah, IFS, today undertook a comprehensive field tour of Kamraj and Kehmil Forest Divisions to review current year works, new site selections, infrastructure development, strategic projects, forest demarcation and protection measures.   The Conservator was accompanied by Shri Owais Farooq Mir, DCF, DFO Kamraj;…

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FDA J&K Intensifies Enforcement Against Misbranding and Labelling Violations in Meat & Meat Products

  Srinagar, Sep 03 : The Food & Drugs Administration, Jammu & Kashmir, has intensified enforcement activities across the Union Territory, with special focus on compliance with prescribed labelling requirements for meat and meat products. A team headed by the Deputy Commissioner Food Safety, Kashmir, inspected various establishments, including Hospital Canteen, Kupwara, was found violating…

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Machil Valley Emerges as New Border Tourism Hub in Kupwara, Locals Hope for Jobs, Economic Growth

    Peerzada Zubair    Kupwara (J&K), August 30 : Machil Valley in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district is emerging as a new border tourism destination, drawing visitors with its scenic mountains, pristine landscapes and unexplored natural beauty, while locals hope the growing tourist footfall will create jobs and boost the local economy. Located close to…

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TAHIR SALEEM KHAN ASSUMES CHARGE AS SSP HANDWARA

HANDWARA, AUGUST :  Shri Tahir Saleem Khan–JKPS has assumed charge as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Police District Handwara, succeeding Shri Sahil Sarangal–IPS. On assuming charge, Shri Tahir Saleem Khan expressed his commitment towards strengthening public safety, professional policing, community engagement and effective crime prevention, with a special focus on maintaining peace and security…

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FDA J&K PROHIBITS SALE, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF 10 NON-CONFORMING GHEE BATCHES ACROSS THE UNION TERRITORY

Srinagar, Aug 30 : The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, has prohibited the sale, storage, distribution and display of 10 identified brands/batches of Ghee across the Union Territory after laboratory analysis found the products to be Sub-standard, Unsafe and Misbranded.   The action has been taken under the provisions of the Food…

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FDA, J&K CONDUCTS 140 INSPECTIONS; 55 FOOD SAMPLES LIFTED ACROSS UT

The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, conducted food safety enforcement activities across various districts of the Union Territory. During the drive, 140 inspections were conducted and 55 food samples were lifted for testing of quality and safety parameters.   The samples included milk and milk products, edible oils and spices, besides other food commodities….

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DC Kupwara Chairs District Level Committee Meeting on National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) and SPCA

Directs Launch of Anti-Rabies Vaccination Camps, Awareness Drives in Schools   Kupwara, August 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee constituted under the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP). eviewed matters pertaining to the Society during the same meeting.   The meeting was attended by Chief Medical…

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